Tag Archives: war

To Not Blame Those Sent for Being Sent

Posted on November 11, 2017 by

via We Veterans Thank You Two score and four years ago, my uncle returned from the Vietnam War to being ‘cursed, ridiculed’ and possibly assaulted because we blamed the soldiers for our government’s execution of foreign policy.  And I do … Continue reading →

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In Honor of the Fallen on the Anniversary of D-Day

Posted on June 6, 2016 by

Please take a few minutes and watch this amazing documentary about war and peace. The Fallen of World War II from Neil Halloran on Vimeo. You will find hope if you reach the end credits.  I guarantee it.

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How The Sinking Of The Lusitania Heralded An Entirely New Kind Of War

Posted on May 7, 2015 by

http://io9.com/how-the-sinking-of-the-lusitania-heralded-an-entirely-n-1702800197 A less gentlemanly kind of war.  Interesting short history on this 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Lusitania. Posted from WordPress for Android via my Samsung smartphone. Please excuse any misspellings. Ciao, Jon

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Big Read Book Discussion Wed 14 Jan 2015 6:30 pm

Posted on January 13, 2015 by

The second Big Read book discussion of The Things They Carried by O’Brien starts tomorrow evening, 6:30 p.m., at the Lansing Community Library, 730 1st Terrace, Suite 1, Lansing, Kansas. Questions to think about: In the list of all the … Continue reading →

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Big Read Discussion #1 ~ Opening Remarks by Professor Prasch

Posted on November 21, 2014 by

I attended the first book discussion (a second one is scheduled in January) on the book The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien this past Wednesday night.  Please see my previous post about the kick off of the Big Read … Continue reading →

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Article: The 10 Most Important Theories of Why We Make War

Posted on March 24, 2014 by

The 10 Most Important Theories of Why We Make War http://io9.com/the-10-most-important-theories-of-why-we-make-war-1550133753 War … what is it good for? Absolutely nothing? Ten theories on why war. Posted from WordPress for Android via my Samsung smartphone. Please excuse any misspellings. Ciao, Jon

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This mathematician’s life could be an epic action movie!

Posted on February 3, 2014 by

http://io9.com/this-mathematicians-life-could-be-an-epic-action-movie-1514730603 I think I need to check out The Physics of War from the library. Math + Action = Fun Posted from WordPress for Android via my Samsung smartphone. Please excuse any misspellings. Ciao, Jon

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Article: As ‘The Monuments Men’ movie nears its opening, KC celebrates its ties – KansasCity.com

Posted on January 22, 2014 by

As ‘The Monuments Men’ movie nears its opening, KC celebrates its ties – KansasCity.com http://www.kansascity.com/2014/01/21/4767880/as-the-monuments-men-movie-nears.html Hometown connection and I was already looking forward to this movie. Posted from WordPress for Android via my Samsung smartphone. Please excuse any misspellings. Ciao, … Continue reading →

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